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PFLUGERVILLE ISDHOUSE BILL 5 GRADUATION
PLANParent Information Meeting
What is the HB5 Graduation Plan?
Foundation Plan: 22 credits
Foundation Plan + Endorsement(s): 26 credits
• Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)• Business and Industry• Arts and Humanities• Public Service• Multidisciplinary Studies
Foundation Plan + Endorsement(s) w/Distinguished Level of Achievement: 26 credits
• MUST HAVE EARNED: 4 credits in math which included Algebra II 4 credits in science
The Basics
• Beginning in 2014-2015, students entering 9th grade must select an endorsement plan.
• Students can change their endorsement at any time.• Students may opt out of the endorsement plan after
their sophomore year and continue on the foundation plan for graduation.
• A counselor will work with each student and parent/guardian to create a personal graduation plan, which maps out their sequence of high school courses.
• Each student and his/her parent or guardian must meet with a counselor to sign the student’s personal graduation plan.
Foundation Plan
English Language Arts: (4 Credits)
English I English II English III Additional English
Course
Mathematics: (3 Credits) Algebra I Geometry Additional
Mathematics Course
Science: (3 Credits) Biology IPC or Additional Science
Course Additional Science Course
Social Studies: (3 Credits)• World Geography or World
History• U.S. History• Government/ Economics
Foundation Plan (Continued)
Physical Education – 1 CreditLanguages Other Than English – 2
Credits (Same Language)Fine Arts – 1 Credit
(Same Course)Electives – 5 Credits
Endorsement Options
• Multidisciplinary Studies• Science, Technology, Engineering,
Math (STEM)• Business and Industry• Public Service• Arts and Humanities
Multidisciplinary Endorsement Criteria
• Advanced Course Focus:• 4 advanced courses
• Foundation Subject Focus:Four courses in each of the four foundation subjects English (must include English IV) Math Science (must include Chemistry or Physics) Social studies
• AP or Dual Credit Focus:• Any 4 AP or Dual Credit courses from English, Math,
Science, Social Studies, Economics, LOTE or Fine Arts
PfISD Multidisciplinary Pathways
Professional Support Services AVID
Foundation Program Subjects Four Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
STEM Criteria
IMPORTANT: Algebra II, Chemistry, and Physics are required
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Focus: • 4 or more credits in CTE • At least 2 in same career cluster within the STEM Endorsement• 1 advanced course (3rd or 4th course in a pathway)
• Computer Science: • 4 or more credits in Computer Science from a predetermined list
of eligible courses• Math Focus:
• A total of 5 credits in math• Must include Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and 2 additional math
courses for which Algebra II is a prerequisite
• Science Focus: • A total of 5 credits in science • Must include Biology, Chemistry, Physics and 2 additional science
courses
PfISD STEM pathways
Engineering Technology Project Lead the Way Robotics
Programming and Software Development Computer Science
Math and Science Mathematics Science
Business and Industry Criteria
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Focus: • 4 or more credits in CTE • At least 2 in same career cluster within the Business and Industry
Endorsement• 1 advanced course (3rd or 4th course in a pathway)
• English Focus:• 4 English elective credits to include three levels in one of the
following areas• Advanced Broadcast Journalism• Advanced Journalism: Newspaper• Advanced Journalism: Yearbook• Public Speaking• Debate
• Technology Applications Focus:• 4 technology applications credits
PfISD Business and Industry Pathways
Plant Systems Power, Structure, and Technical Systems Animal Systems Design/Preconstruction Construction Audio & Video Technology Printing Technology
Graphic Design Yearbook
Legal Services Public Speaking Debate Oral Interpretation
PfISD Business and Industry Pathways
Journalism & Broadcasting Administrative Services General Management Finance Restaurant and Food/Beverage Services Lodging Web & Digital Communication Information Support Marketing Communications Marketing Management Sales & Services
Public Service Criteria
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Focus:
• 4 or more credits in CTE • At least 2 in same career cluster within the Public
Service Endorsement• 1 advanced course (3rd or 4th course in a pathway)
• 4 courses in JROTC (must begin freshman year)
PfISD Public Service Pathways
Teaching & Training JROTC Support Services
Health Science Early Childhood Development
Arts and Humanities Criteria
• Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Focus:• 4 levels of the same language in a LOTE OR• 2 levels of the same language in a LOTE and 2 levels of a
different language in a LOTE
• Fine Arts or Innovative Course Focus:• 4 credits from 1 or 2 categories or disciplines in fine arts or
innovative courses
• English Focus:• 4 English elective credits
• Social Studies Focus:• 5 social studies courses
PfISD Arts and Humanities Pathways
Visual Arts Drawing Painting Ceramics Sculpture
AP Social Studies Languages other
than English (LOTE)
Performing Arts Band Choir Orchestra Dance Drill Team Theater Technical Theater Musical Theater
Distinguished Level of Achievement
The Distinguished Level of Achievement is the standard plan for PfISD.
A student successfully completes:
• Foundation plan credit/course requirements• Credit/Course requirements for at least 1
endorsement• 4 science credits• 4 math credits must include Algebra II
To be eligible for automatic college admission, students must graduate with Distinguished Level of Achievement and fall within the top 10%.
Four year Planning
Bridges Cluster Finder Initial 4 year plan
Campus Course Fairs Hendrickson:
January 27 Pflugerville HS:
January 28 Connally HS: January
29
Parent Appointment Dates Finalize 4 year plan with high
school counselors Dessau MS: February 25 and 26* Cele MS: February 18 and 19* Kelly Lane MS: February 11, 12*,
and 13 Park Crest MS: February 23 and
24* Pflugerville MS: February 18 and
19* Westview MS: February 18 and 19*
* Indicates evening appointments available
Preparing for your appointment
With your child…
Review results of Cluster Finder from Bridges.
Review the PfISD High School Course Guide on the PfISD Counseling Webpage.
Review the Endorsement Guide based on the high school your child will attend.
Use the 4-Year Planning Tool to begin creating a four year plan. Students will enter an initial 4 year plan
into Bridges prior to individual appointments.
Using the 4-Year planning tool
4 English – ELA I - III & one advanced 2 LOTE or Computer Programming 3 Science - Biology, IPC or Chem. or Physics & one advanced 1 Physical Education 3 Math - Algebra I, Geometry & one advanced 1 Fine Arts 3 Social Studies - World Geography or World History, 0.5 Health US History, Government (.5) & Economics (.5) 4.5 Electives
Pflugerville Independent School District
Foundation + Endorsement Graduation Plan – 26 creditsBusiness & Industry
Foundation Graduation Plan – 22 credits
STEM Public Service Arts & Humanities Multidisciplinary Studies
Distinguished Level of Achievement Graduation Plan – 26 creditsStudent must fulfill the Graduation requirements of at least 1 of the 5 Endorsements below and successfully complete
Algebra II.
4 English – ELA I, II, III & one advanced English
4 English – ELA I, II, III & one advanced English
4 English – ELA I, II, III & one advanced English
4 English – ELA I, II, III & one advanced English
4 English – ELA I, II, III & one advanced English
4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II & one advanced math
4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry & two advanced math
4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry & two advanced math
4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry & two advanced math
4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry & two advanced math
4 Science - Biology, Chemistry, Physics & one advanced science
4 Science - Biology, IPC or Chemistry or Physics & two advanced science
4 Science - Biology, IPC or Chemistry or Physics & two advanced science
4 Science - Biology, IPC or Chemistry or Physics & two advanced science 4 Social Studies - World
Geo, World Hist, US Hist, Gov”t (.5) & Eco (.5)
4 Social Studies - World Geo, World Hist, US Hist, Gov’t (.5) & Eco (.5)
4 Social Studies - World Geo, World Hist, US Hist, Gov’t (.5) & Eco (.5)
4 Social Studies - World Geo, World Hist, US Hist, Gov’t (.5) & Eco (.5)
4 Social Studies - World Geo, World Hist, US Hist, Gov’t (.5) & Eco (.5)
4 Science - Biology, IPC or Chemistry or Physics & two advanced science
4 Electives in STEM 4 Electives in Business & Industry
4 Electives in Public Service
4 Electives in Arts & Humanities
4 Electives in Multidisciplinary
Use your tools to help!
Locate the High School Course Guide on the PfISD Counseling Webpage.
Contact your child’s middle school counselor.
Contact a high school counselor at your child’s designated high school.
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